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National Institutes of Health · Up to $250K

This NIH/NLM research grant funds development of computational, at-scale approaches to curate biomedical research data and models. It is aimed at researchers at institutions such as universities, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations; foreign organizations are not eligible. The listed budget cap is about $250,000, and clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $200K

This NIH/NIA research education (R25) grant funds summer research education programs in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias for high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers. The listed eligible applicants are limited to a narrow set of organizations (faith- or community-based organizations, certain tribal governments, regional organizations, and U.S. territories), and foreign organizations and components are not allowed. The listed budget cap is about $200,000, and participants may not lead an independent clinical trial.

Commerce And Econ Opp · $1–$250K

This Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity program provides matching funds, from $1 up to $250,000, intended to support small businesses that have won or are pursuing federal SBIR/STTR research awards. No detailed eligibility text is listed, so applicants should verify SBIR/STTR award status and other requirements with the agency. The deadline is set far out (June 2027).

Environmental Protection · Up to $15K

Open to owners of underground storage tanks in Pennsylvania that haven't been upgraded to meet current federal/state technical requirements and were registered with DEP before closure. Reimbursement is capped at $2,500 per tank (up to $15,000 total) and can only be requested after all closure work is finished. Applications may be submitted through June 30, 2027.

Environmental Protection · Up to $4K

Open to owners of underground heating oil tanks (3,000 gallons or smaller) in Pennsylvania who had a release on or after January 30, 1998 and have completed or are actively conducting cleanup. Reimbursement covers eligible costs above a $1,000 deductible, up to a $4,000 maximum. Applications may be submitted through June 30, 2027.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $100K

This NIH (NIDA, R03) award helps investigators enter addiction-related data science, supporting small-scale projects that apply emerging data science methods or generate preliminary data for larger studies, with a budget cap around $100,000. Eligible applicants are research organizations including universities, colleges, government and tribal entities, and faith- or community-based organizations; it is intended for investigators at research institutions, not individuals or general nonprofits. It encourages use of existing datasets and FAIR principles. Confirm program-specific eligibility in the full announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $350K

This NIH/NIDA award funds research education programs that train clinicians and clinical researchers in substance use and substance use disorder research. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it is aimed at organizations, not individuals. Awards run up to about $350,000. Note the program supports research education only, not non-research clinical training, so review the stated scope carefully.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $100K

This NIH (R03) opportunity funds pilot projects generating preliminary data on a defined list of understudied proteins associated with rare diseases. It is intended for research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. The maximum award is about $100,000.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $50K

The NIH parent Small Research Grant (R03, clinical trial not allowed) supports small, short-term projects such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, and methodology development. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. The award is capped at about $50,000. The small budget suits research institutions pursuing limited-scope projects to generate preliminary data.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $50K

An NIH/NICHD Small Research Grant (R03, clinical trial required) supporting small clinical-trial projects within the NICHD mission. Eligible applicants include a broad range of domestic and foreign institutions such as universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. The award is capped at about $50,000. The small budget and clinical-trial requirement make this best suited to research institutions running limited-scope pilot trials.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $75K

A limited-competition NIH/NIDDK Small Grant (R03) available only to existing NIDDK-supported K01, K08, K23, and K25 career-award recipients, to support their transition to independent investigator status. A broad set of domestic and foreign institutions may apply on their behalf, but the underlying applicant must already hold a qualifying NIDDK K award. The grant is capped at about $75,000. This is restricted to current NIDDK career-award holders, not new applicants.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $15K–$75K

Open to individuals (as legal entities), commercial organizations, state/local/tribal governments, universities, and nonprofits; federal agencies and employees can't apply, and projects must be conducted in Alaska. Funds marine workforce training, seafood-safety and management education, fishing innovation, and consumer outreach. Awards are small, roughly $15,000–$75,000.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $100K

This NIH award (SuRE, up to $100,000) funds investigator-initiated biomedical research by full-time faculty at resource-limited higher education institutions who do not currently hold other NIH research project grants, aiming to build research capacity and student research experience. Foreign organizations and their non-U.S. components are not eligible. The maximum award is under $100,000, and the application deadline is not imminent.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $125K

This NIH award (SuRE-First, up to $125,000) funds investigator-initiated biomedical research by full-time faculty at resource-limited institutions who have never previously held an independent, peer-reviewed external research grant, aiming to build research capacity and provide student research experience. Foreign organizations and their non-U.S. components are not eligible. The maximum award is small, and the deadline is not imminent.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $85K

This NIH/NHLBI R03 small grant is a limited competition open only to current or recently completed NHLBI K01, K08, K23, and K25 career-development awardees, to help them transition toward independent research. Projects must be completable in two years, and applicants must maintain at least 40% protected research effort. The award ceiling is up to about $85,000, and foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/NIAMS Small Grant (R03) is a limited competition restricted to existing recipients of certain mentored career development awards (K01, K08, K23, K25 or comparable federal/non-federal awards) in NIAMS mission areas. It provides up to $50,000 in direct costs per year for up to two years to support short, self-contained projects that help researchers transition to independence. Eligibility is narrow and by invitation, and only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible. Clinical trials are not allowed.

Community & Economic Development · Up to $400K

This Pennsylvania program capitalizes Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and community-based Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) with up to $400,000 in extended-term funding, which they in turn use to make low-interest loans to minority-owned businesses. Direct small businesses cannot apply; only CDFIs and RLFs are eligible applicants, making this a narrow, intermediary-focused program.

Community & Economic Development · Up to $200K

This Pennsylvania program is for local governments (municipalities, counties, cities, boroughs, townships, and home rule municipalities) facing fiscal difficulties who need to develop a comprehensive multi-year financial plan. It provides matching grant funds up to $200,000 to cover planning costs. Only government entities qualify; nonprofits, businesses, and individuals are not eligible, and applicants must provide matching funds.

Community & Economic Development · Up to $250K

The Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority program provides low-interest loans, not grants, of up to $250,000 to businesses owned and operated by ethnic minorities, with the specific exclusion of non-franchised restaurants. This is a loan program rather than free grant funding, and eligibility is narrowly limited to minority-owned businesses meeting the program's criteria.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · $375K

This State Department (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) program funds U.S. presentation at international art biennales, exposing foreign audiences to American art that reflects U.S. values and fosters dialogue. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. The award is fixed at $375,000.